of Des Moines County, Iowa · documented from the public record
The family in the record
John Hemmings d. 1880
John Hemmings⚭ Mary Wilks (m. 17 Nov 1859
childrenMary A. Hemmings · Alice E. Hemmings · Frederick N. Hemmings · John Francis Hemmings · Archie Hemmings · Pearl Hemmings · Ray Hemmings
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What the record says
Portrait and biographical album of Des Moines County, Iowa.
Emigrated from England, came to America with brother William, located near Denmark in Des Moines County.
Married Mary Wilks in Burlington 17 Nov 1859.
Farmer.
Improved land in Augusta Township then settled in Danville Township.
Noted successful farmer.
Member of Congregational Church at Danville.
Died 12 Oct 1880, interred Middletown cemetery.
Siblings: William, Mary A. (wife of Obadiah Duntling), James, Rosanna, Caleb, and a brother who emigrated to New Zealand.
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